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| Subject: | Stationary woodworking tools |
| Date: | Sunday, November 27, 2005 |
| Name: | Leonard Heitov |
| Message: | I am currently in the process of having a building on our property in southern France converted into a wood shop and my problem is finding quality tools (table saw, planer, band saw, etc) without spending more than the renovation is costing. I'm looking for tools that are a few steps up form those available at places like Leroy Merlin or Castorama. I'm even considering buying what I need here in the states and shipping them over. I know that I'll need to add a transformer/converter, but I think the cost will still be less and the choices are certainly greater in the states. Any advice? |
Replies Posted 3.
| Name | cris |
| Message |
'Is there such a thing as a frequency converter which would change the 50hz to 60hz? '
Sorry, that I don't know. |
| Name | Lenny Heitov |
| Message | I have tried all of the DIY stores. I'm looking for much higher quality tools. I know that a transformer will step down the 220V to 110V. Is there such a thing as a frequency converter which would change the 50hz to 60hz? |
| Name | cris |
| Message | Even if you buy the tools in the states and a transformer, the tools will burn out very quickly, and they don't work as efficiently. Have you looked in BricoMarche, Mr. Bricolage and those type stores? |
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